Slightly ahead of schedule, Microsoft today announced Microsoft the availability of the Windows 8 Release Preview. It is the final pre-release and will be followed up by the final version likely this fall (perhaps in October). It includes Windows 8, Internet Explorer 10, new Windows 8 apps for connecting to Hotmail, SkyDrive, and Messenger (and many more), and hundreds of […]
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Microsoft to raise license fees for Windows 8?
Taiwan-based supply chain makers are telling Digitimes that Microsoft is considering raising license fees for Windows 8. The report does not give a sense of how much of an increase Microsoft is considering but suggests that the move will make it more difficult for ultrabooks to reach a 40% market share of the consumer notebook market. For its part, Intel […]
Dell Windows 8 tablet images and specifications leaked
A number of PC manufacturers are expected to enter (or re-enter) the tablet market with the upcoming launch of Windows 8. Among them is Dell which already promised a consumer tablet for later this year. A leaked document obtained by Neowin now gives us a glimpse into what this device could look like (although Dell could have other models planned […]
Windows 8 license costs to make WoA tablets price uncompetitive?
With the release of Windows 8, Microsoft partners are expected to a number of WoA (Windows on ARM) tablet devices. The manufacturers are reportedly struggling to get their costs down to a point where these tablets will be able to compete against similar products (such as Amazon’s Kindle Fire tablet and the Apple iPad). Digitimes indicates that the Windows 8 […]
Windows 8 Release Preview coming in June
Microsoft today announced that it will release Windows 8 Release Preview in the first week of June. The Release Preview follows February’s Consumer Preview, and should be the last major update before the final version is released. Essentially, these are beta releases Microsoft did not reveal any details as to what new features could be included in Windows 8 Release […]
Microsoft announces Windows 8 editions including Windows RT for ARM devices
Microsoft today officially announced the name of its next Windows operating system version as well as the names for the different editions. Three editions will be available: Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro will available for x86 processors (both 32 and 64 bit). They will be joined by Windows RT which will come pre-installed on PCs and tablets powered by […]
IDF 2012: Intel shows off Windows 8 tablet/ultrabook hybrid prototype
Intel’s 2012 Developer Forum took place last week in Beijing. While Windows 8 is still some months away, Intel took the opportunity to show off some interesting prototype devices. Among them was the Letexo, a hybrid device that blends features from tablets and ultrabooks. It can transform from tablet to ultrabook to even a small all-in-one thanks to a a […]
Rumour: Windows 8 devices to begin shipping in October
Microsoft is set to finish the development of Windows 8 sometime this summer. PCs and tablets running Microsoft’s latest operating system will follow in the October time frame according to a Bloomberg report. This would allow Microsoft and its partners to catch the critical holiday season. According to “people with knowledge of the schedule,” both Intel and ARM-based devices are […]